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Saturday, March 16, 2013  More money for schools may be included

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Valesky is urging more discussion with Republicans on the "bold new model."

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  After an abused pit bull was euthanized last weekend, Cuse Pit Crew quickly began a petition calling on Senator Valesky to help them strengthen animal abuse laws.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Animal activists are speaking out after a Syracuse pit bull was found so badly treated and malnourished she had to be euthanized.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  Proposed bill would mandate abuse information for K - 8

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  This morning, Mark Kotzin, local CSEA spokesperson appeared on Today in Central New York, saying he hopes to work with the governor when the union contract expires at the end of march to come up with solutions.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  The New York Senate's new Republican majority has given committee chairmanships to Democrats who split earlier from their party's main caucus.

Friday, January 14, 2011  So much for the idea that the fractured New York Senate Democrats will get back together soon.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Four Democrats who split from their party's conference in New York's Senate have been denied assignments to committees that shape legislation and divvy up aid and pork-barrel grants to lawmakers' districts.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is distancing himself from a split among Senate Democrats by members who said they had his support.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Four Democrats have split from the New York Senate's troubled Democratic minority to form what they call an independent coalition.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Republicans have a chance to retake control of the New York State Senate.

Monday, November 01, 2010  Both men hoping to represent the 49th State Senate district worked late Monday, looking for more votes.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  A Cortland County road construction company has laid off 100 workers because of the late state budget.

Friday, March 05, 2010  While the Governor says he expects to clear his name quickly, the State is facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap.